Hair curler



July 1, 1947. M. M.'TALBOT HAIR CURLER Filed Marchl8, 194s wrt/vrok. 714427464 44 74.41307- A DIP/V5) Patented July 1, 1947 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HAIR CURLER Martha M. Talbot, Detroit, Mich. Application March 18, 1946, Serial No. 655,163

4 Claims.

This invention relates to hair curlers and in particular to hair curlers which may be used to make finger curls as well as pin curls.

In the prior art many types of hair curlers have been employed upon which hair is curled and. held in curled relationship for a period of time, usually during the night, to accomplish the setting of the curl.

The prime object of the present invention is to provide a more effective and more desirable hair curler which will hold hair curled firmly thereon durin the period of time required to set the curl, which allows for ventilation and drying of the hair being curled during the setting of the curl, which will accomplish a curl that will have more lasting qualities than normally possible to obtain with overnight setting, and which is comfortable during use.

Other objects of the invention will become apparent by reference to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a longitudinal elevational view of a long slender sheathed hair curler embodying the invention of proportions normally employed in accomplishing finger curls, the sheath thereof is shown turned back and portions thereof are shown in section to illustrate the construction more clearly.

Fig. 2 is an elevational view similar to Fig. 1 except that a tuft of hair is anchored in the end of the curler stem and is wrapped spirally therearound.

Fig. 3 is an end elevational view taken on the line 33 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a longitudinal elevational view similar to Fig. 2 showing the curler disclosed in Fig. 1 in its curl set position with its sheath drawn over hair wrapped in spiral curled relationship around the stem thereof.

Fig. 5 is a longitudinal elevational view of a short bulbous sheathed hair curler embodying the invention of proportions normally employed in accomplishing pin curls, the sheath thereof is shown turned back and portions thereof are shown in section to illustrate the construction more clearly.

Fig. 6 is an elevational view similar to Fig. 5 except that a tuft of hair is anchored in the end of the curler stem and is wrapped circumferentially therearound.

Fig. '7 is an end elevational view taken on the line 'I-'! of Fig. 6.

Fig, 8 is a longitudinal elevational view similar to Fig. 6 showing the curler disclosed in Fig. 5

in its curl set position with its sheath drawn over hair wrapped around the stem thereof.

Referring now to the drawing wherein like numerals refer to like and corresponding parts throughout the several views, the illustrative embodiment of the invention di closed in Figs. l-4 inclusive is preferably employed to accomplish finger curls and comprises a relatively long hollow stem [0 of soft pliable rubber preferably having a plurality of closely spaced staggered Ventilation apertures ll therethrough and an anchorage slot 12 formed at one end thereof. The other end of the said hollow stem I0 is preferably tapered as indicated by the numeral l3 and has an annular anchorage groove I4 formed therearound. A thin expansible rubber sheath l5 preferably annularly beaded at both ends and having a plurality of closely spaced ventilation apertures IB therethrough is secured by rubber cement or other suitable heat and moisture resistant cementiticus material at its small annularly beaded end I! into the annular anchorage groove 14 of the stem H]. The said expansible sheath I5 is annularly beaded at its free end 18 to avoid tearing of the said sheath I5 when it-i expanded and drawn over hair wrapped onto the said stem l0 and to provide strength to avoid tearing of the sheath [5 when it is drawn from its curl set position indicated in Fig. 4.

In using the hair curler disclosed in Figs. 1-4 inclusive to accomplish a finger curl, a tuft of hair I9 is placed through the anchorage slot [2 in the stem ID as indicated in Fig. 2 and is wrapped spirally around the said stem ID of the hair curler whereupon the sheath I5 is drawn over the hair wrapped on the stem 10 as indicated in Fig. 4. The curl may be started any desired distance from the scalp indicated by the dot and dash line 20 in Figs. 2 and 4. After the curl sets, preferably overnight, the sheath i5 is drawn back to the position indicated in Fig. 2 and the curl is released by disengaging the tuft of hair l9 from the anchorage slot l2.

Referring now to the embodiment of the invention shown in Figs. 5-8 inclusive, the hair curler disclosed is preferably employed to accomplish pin curls and comprises a short hollow stem 30 of soft pliable rubber preferably having a plurality of closely spaced staggered ventilation apertures 3| therethrough and an anchorage slot 32 formed in one end thereof. The other end of the said hollow stem 30 is preferably tapered as indicated by the numeral 33 and has an annular anchorage groove 34 formed therearound. A thin expansible rubber sheath 35 preferably an nularly beaded at both ends and having a plurality of closely spaced ventilation apertures 36 therethrough is secured by rubber cement or suitable heat and moisture resistant cementitious material at one annular beaded end 31 into the annular anchorage groove 34 of the stem 30. The said expansible sheath 35 is annularly beaded at its free end 38 to avoid tearing of the said sheath 35 when it is expanded and drawn over hair wrapped onto the said stem 30and to provide strength to avoid tearing of the sheath 35 when it is drawn from its curl set position indicated in Fig. 8. It will be noted that the said expansible sheath 35 is bulbous in form to accommodate it to being drawn over hair wound in cir In using the hair curler disclosed in Figs. -8

inclusive to accomplishe a pin curl, a tuft of hair 30 is placed through the anchorage slot 32 in the stem 30 and is Wrapped in circumferential overlapped relationship around the said stem 39 of the hair curler whereupon the sheath 35 is drawn over the hair wrapped on the stem Silas indicated in Fig. 8. The curl may be started at any desired distance from the scalp indicated by the dot and dash line 49 in Figs. 6 and 8. After the curl sets, preferably overnight, the sheath 35 is drawn back to the position indicated in Fig. 6 and the curl is released by disengaging the tuft of hair 39 from the anchorage slot 32.

Although but two embodiments of the invention have been disclosed and described in detail, it is obvious that many changes may be made in the size, shape, arrangement and details of the various elements of the invention without, departing from the spirit and scope thereof as defined by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A hair curler comprising a stem around which hair to be curled is wound having ahair anchorage slot adapted to receive a tuft of hair formed near one end thereof, and an expansible sheath secured at one end to the other end of the said stem adapted to be drawn over hair wound on said stem.

2. A hair curler comprising a hollow stem of resilient material having a plurality of radially disposed apertures therethrough, the said hollow stern having an anchorage slot adapted to receive a tuft of hair formed near one end thereof, and an expansible tubular sheath having a plurality of radially disposed apertures therethrough secured at one end to the other end of the said stem adapted to be drawn over hair wound on said stem.

3. A hair curler comprising a stem around which hair to be curled is wound having a hair anchorage slot adapted to receive a tuft of hair formed near one end thereof, and an expansible sheath having annularly beaded ends secured at one annularly beaded end to the other end of the said stem adapted to be drawn over hair wound on said stem.

4.. A haircurler comprising a hollow stem having a plurality of radially disposed apertures therethrough, the said hollow stem having an anchorage slot adapted to receive a tuft of hair formed near one end thereof, and an expansible tubular sheath having annularly beaded ends and a plurality of radially disposed apertures therethrough secured at one annularly beaded end to the other end of the said stem adapted to be drawn over hair wound on said stem.

MARTHA M. TALBOT.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,473,749 Vandamark Nov. 13, 1923 2,244,707 Jacobs June 10, 1941 404,501 Ffanne June 4, 1889 

